SIXTH FORM SPACE IS ‘SUPER’

Significant investment has been made in the premises of the Marches School and Sixth Form over the past 12 months, with further additions planned for 2023.

The sixth form area has been updated to make the space more accessible for study and socialising.There is now a large outdoor space with new seating and a canopy for shelter.

To add a focal point of interest, the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry has loaned the school a sculpture of Superman from its collection of superheroes.

Upper Sixth drama students at Shrewsbury School were treated to a dialect workshop with Kate Godfrey, previously head of voice at the Royal Shakespeare Company. The students were rehearsing for a performance module of their A-level that required an East London accent.

Kate began by teaching them how to analyse their native accents, before encouraging them to experiment with vocal placement and vowel shapes that would replicate the sounds typically associated with a Cockney accent. The students were fascinated by the immediate e ect of subtle changes and were eager to try out their improved accents in the context of the scene.

Prestigious Placement For Gwyn

Rydal Penrhos o ers music tuition by a range of specialist tutors as well as its own skilled teaching sta , and congratulations go to Year 12 student Gwyn Davies on his selection for the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. The orchestra was established in 1945 and has the distinction of being the first national youth orchestra in the world. Gwyn, an accomplished player of guitar, cello and piano, was one of approximately 100 young musicians selected.

Gwyn also plays guitar and piano

Say No To Bullying

Students and sta from The Firs School undertook a highly sought-after anti-bullying programme delivered by the charity The Diana Award earlier this year. The programme equips sta and students to tackle bullying behaviour with the aim of creating safer and kinder school communities. It has a strong peer-topeer focus, giving young people the skills and confidence to become ambassadors to tackle bullying in their schools.

We are officially EXCELLENT in all areas (ISI Inspection Nov 22)

Whole School Open Day

Thursday 9th March

All through, all girl ages 4-18

Girls first. Always.

Arrange your visit at shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net